§ Mr. SkinnerTo ask the Prime Minister what is the latest annual figure for the cost of running the Private Office at 10 Downing street; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorI have been asked to reply.
The total cost of all my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's offices in 1990–91 was £8,225,8161
1 Salaries and wages, notional pension liability, administration costs, the costs of office services and the grant-in-aid to the Chequers Trust are included. The Prime Minister's salary is excluded.
§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Prime Minister when he intends to return to the Tate gallery, London, the Turner paintings "A Quiet Ruin" and "Sunset", which are currently on loan to his office in No. 10 Downing street.
§ Mr. MacGregorI have been asked to reply.
There is no set loan period; the paintings will be returned to the Tate gallery when the trustees so request.